NFL Mock Draft 2016: Redskins boost D-line in Rd. 1
![Nov 21, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Rennie Childs (23) carries the ball as Baylor Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings (75) defends during the second half at Boone Pickens Stadium. Baylor won 45-35. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports Nov 21, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Rennie Childs (23) carries the ball as Baylor Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings (75) defends during the second half at Boone Pickens Stadium. Baylor won 45-35. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/123aa66a3ddf19bf8ab20da82355a3fff0e660042febd4fcf7d81ab36cc7de61.jpg)
55. The Steelers are still searching for a young cornerback to step in and give their defense a high caliber presence in pass coverage. Eli Apple has good size and is the kind of player who can help give that to them. <b> </b>. Cornerback. Ohio State. Eli Apple. 25. player
The Seattle Seahawks defense is still a good one but they could use more talent and youth on the interior of their defensive line. Sheldon Rankins has the ability to help give that to them and could become the play maker up front that they don’t have on the interior defensive line. <b> </b>. Defensive Tackle. Louisville. Sheldon Rankins. 26. player. 36
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